For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Prices in APAC
- In China, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index fell by 3.46% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weaker post-influenza demand.
- The average Phenylephrine Hydrochloride price for the quarter was approximately USD 71759.67/MT, CFR Shanghai market observation.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spot Price remained subdued as Price Index signalled ample imports and available warehouses.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Production Cost Trend stayed steady, with feedstock and freight costs exerting upward pressure.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Demand Outlook remained muted, hospital tenders and OTC purchasing reverting to run-rate patterns.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Forecast anticipates modest oscillation, driven by seasonal restocking and occasional export inquiry pickup.
- Inventory levels supported the Price Index drift, while exporters maintained offers aligned with production schedules.
- Strengthening renminbi reduced local-currency landed costs, countering freight upticks and reinforcing CFR Shanghai market softness.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Weaker post-influenza demand reduced spot enquiries, lowering buying interest across hospitals and OTC manufacturers.
- Ample imports from India and US kept supply sufficient, preventing price support despite freight increases.
- Renminbi appreciation trimmed landed costs in local currency, reinforcing downward pressure on CFR Shanghai quotations.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Prices in North America
- In USA, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index fell by 3.49% quarter-over-quarter, driven by resumed imports.
- The average Phenylephrine Hydrochloride price for the quarter was USD 71809.67/MT, covering January through March.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spot Price moderated in March as increased import volumes pressured near-term supplier offers.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Forecast indicates mild volatility as restocking competes with hospital and OTC procurement.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Production Cost Trend stable as feedstock availability and softer freight trimmed landed costs.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Demand Outlook neutral to slightly weaker given post-influenza seasonal softening and restrained restocking.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index signaled correction as cleared Indian batch restored import availability, easing tightness.
- Major Indian and Chinese producers operated without GMP actions, sustaining shipment schedules into US markets.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in March 2026 in North America?
- Resumption of Indian facility shipments increased available imports, relieving prior tightness and pressuring domestic quotations.
- Rising trans-Pacific container freight partially offset supply gains, elevating landed costs and compressing exporter margins.
- Post-influenza seasonal demand softening and pharmacy stocking limited upward momentum despite restored availability.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Prices in Germany
- In Germany, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index recorded a moderate quarterly decline, influenced by improved import availability across EU distribution channels.
- The average Phenylephrine Hydrochloride price for the quarter (January–March) stabilized compared to the prior period, reflecting balanced procurement activity.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride spot prices eased in March as replenished inventories at EU wholesalers reduced urgency in near-term buying.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Forecast suggests a period of mild fluctuations as pharmaceutical buyers balance seasonal demand with adequate stocked volumes.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Production Cost Trend remained largely stable, supported by steady raw material flows and normalized logistics within European supply chains.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Demand Outlook stayed neutral, with limited respiratory-season pressure following a softer-than-expected influenza cycle in Central Europe.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index indicated a mild correction phase as earlier supply tightness in Europe fully normalized through imported consignments.
- Supply continuity from established Indian and Chinese exporters remained stable, supporting consistent inflows into EU pharmaceutical distribution networks.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in March 2026 in Germany?
- Increased inflows of imported material through EU ports improved availability, easing earlier tightness in the German and wider European supply chain.
- Stabilized pharmaceutical demand following a weaker respiratory illness season reduced purchasing urgency among wholesalers and hospital procurement networks.
- Inventory rebuilding earlier in the quarter limited additional spot buying, contributing to softer price negotiations in March.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Prices in APAC
- In China, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index fell by 6.97% quarter-over-quarter, driven by elevated inventories.
- The average Phenylephrine Hydrochloride price for the quarter was approximately USD 74333.67/MT, subdued procurement activity.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spot Price remained pressured as importers discounted offers to clear bonded stocks quickly.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Forecast indicates mild recovery into early 2026 as formulators resume replenishment promptly.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Production Cost Trend stayed stable with steady precursor and freight costs during period.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Demand Outlook remains moderate as formulators draw down inventories and postpone spot replenishments.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index reflected weaker buying as steady imports kept warehouses adequately supplied throughout.
- Major API suppliers maintained normal production runs, sustaining cargo availability and keeping price corrections constrained.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Elevated bonded and on-hand inventories reduced urgency, giving buyers leverage to secure lower CFR offers.
- Steady import flows from India and US prevented shocks, limiting sellers' pricing power materially.
- Stable upstream costs and unchanged freight rates, with muted formulators' buying, sustained bearish pricing momentum.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Prices in North America
- In USA, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index fell by 7.0% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting inventory liquidation, discounting.
- The average Phenylephrine Hydrochloride price for the quarter was approximately USD 74405.33/MT per trade assessments.
- Exporter discounts pressured Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spot Price as inventories at distributors increased and sales slowed.
- Consensus Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Forecast suggests modest recovery as seasonal procurement gradually resumes among formulators.
- Reduced air freight lowered landed costs, shifting Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Production Cost Trend, modestly easing margins.
- Conservative procurement from formularies shaped the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Demand Outlook, with limited spot purchasing observed.
- Sustained imports and elevated stocks kept the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index subdued throughout the quarter.
- Operational continuity overseas maintained flows, capping rallies in the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spot Price despite demand.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in December 2025 in North America?
- Elevated importer inventories reduced re-order urgency, weakening December demand and pressuring Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index.
- Lower air-freight and improved shipping reduced landed costs, allowing exporters to discount, soften December pricing.
- Steady output from India and China preserved availability; port issues remained localized, limiting price spikes.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Prices in Europe
- In Europe, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index moved on a slightly softer trajectory during Q4 2025, reflecting comfortable inventory levels and balanced supply conditions.
- Market feedback indicated stable-to-weak average Phenylephrine Hydrochloride prices across major European trading hubs, amid subdued procurement activity.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Spot Price remained under pressure as distributors adjusted offers to manage inventory buildup and maintain sales volumes.
- Short-term Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Forecast suggests a gradual recovery, supported by anticipated restocking from pharmaceutical manufacturers in early 2026.
- The Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Production Cost Trend remained broadly stable, with limited fluctuations in upstream raw materials and logistics expenses.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Demand Outlook stayed moderate, as buyers prioritized inventory optimization and delayed spot purchases.
- The Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index reflected cautious market sentiment, with steady imports ensuring sufficient availability across the region.
- Suppliers maintained consistent production and import flows, preventing supply disruptions and limiting any upward price momentum.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Elevated stock levels across distribution channels reduced immediate procurement needs, placing downward pressure on prices.
- Continued import flows from Asia and North America ensured ample supply, limiting sellers’ ability to increase offers.
- Stable freight conditions and steady upstream costs, combined with cautious downstream demand, contributed to subdued pricing dynamics in December.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In the United States, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index remained stable in Q3 2025, as increasing imports tempered cost pressures.
- Production costs for Phenylephrine Hydrochloride rose, driven by a 2.6% year-over-year PPI increase in August 2025.
- Demand for Phenylephrine Hydrochloride saw a resurgence within the pharmaceutical sector during Q3 2025.
- Overall chemical industry inventories shrank in Q3 2025 due to accelerating destocking activities.
- Energy and feedstock costs, including natural gas, increased in Q3 2025; CPI rose 3.0% in September 2025.
- US retail sales, excluding auto and gas, increased 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supporting consumer demand.
- US chemical production contracted in Q3 2025, despite a marginal 0.1% year-over-year industrial production increase.
- Consumer confidence declined in September 2025, reflecting reduced optimism, while unemployment remained stable at 4.3%.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising input and raw material costs, evidenced by a 2.6% PPI increase in August 2025, pressured prices upward.
- Increasing phenol imports from Asia tempered potential price gains in the US during Q3 2025.
- Strong retail sales, up 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supported demand, counteracting price pressures.
APAC
- In China, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by declining producer prices.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride production costs decreased as PPI fell 2.3% in September 2025, reflecting lower input costs.
- Consumer confidence remained low at 89.6 in September 2025, dampening demand for health products.
- The Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, reflecting a slowdown in industrial activity.
- Retail sales grew 3.0% in September 2025, supporting demand for OTC Phenylephrine Hydrochloride medications.
- Overall chemical inventories remained elevated in China during Q3 2025, reflecting persistent oversupply conditions.
- Benzene prices, a key precursor, stabilized in early Q3 2025, with spot prices dipping slightly.
- China's industrial production increased 6.5% in September 2025, supporting the broader manufacturing sector.
- CPI fell 0.3% in September 2025, reflecting weak consumer demand and lower overall prices.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Producer prices declined 2.3% in September 2025, reducing manufacturing input costs for Phenylephrine Hydrochloride.
- Elevated chemical inventories and expanding phenol capacity contributed to an oversupply sentiment in Q3 2025.
- Weak consumer confidence at 89.6 and a contracting Manufacturing Index impacted overall demand.
Europe
- In Germany, the Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by declining feedstock costs.
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride production costs faced downward pressure in Q3 2025 due to declining phenol and benzene prices.
- High energy and personnel costs in Germany strained Phenylephrine Hydrochloride production margins throughout Q3 2025.
- Pharmaceutical market demand for Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in Germany moderately expanded during Q3 2025.
- Overall German chemical industry demand for Phenylephrine Hydrochloride weakened significantly in Q3 2025.
- Phenol inventory levels swelled in Germany during Q3 2025, contributing to an oversupply of this key precursor.
- Germany's Manufacturing Index was contracting in Q3 2025, reflecting a broader industrial slowdown.
- The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% in September 2025, alongside a 6.3% unemployment rate, impacting OTC demand.
- Producer prices declined 1.7% in September 2025, while retail sales rose 0.2% and industrial production fell 1.0%.
Why did the price of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Feedstock phenol and benzene costs declined in Q3 2025, reducing Phenylephrine Hydrochloride production expenses.
- Germany experienced a surge in cheap chemical imports from China in Q3 2025, increasing market supply.
- Overall German chemical industry demand weakened significantly in Q3 2025, despite pharmaceutical sector expansion
